English noun: thump | |||
1. | thump (event) a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) | ||
Synonyms | clump, clunk, thud, thumping | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sound | ||
2. | thump (act) a heavy blow with the hand | ||
Broader (hypernym) | blow | ||
English verb: thump | |||
1. | thump (motion) move rhythmically | ||
Samples | Her heart was beating fast. | ||
Synonyms | beat, pound | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something is ----ing PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | move | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | flap, flutter, palpitate, pulsate, pulse, thrash, throb | ||
Verb group | beat | ||
2. | thump (perception) make a dull sound | ||
Samples | The knocker thudded against the front door. | ||
Synonyms | thud | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | go, sound | ||
3. | thump (contact) hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument | ||
Samples | The salesman pounded the door knocker. A bible-thumping Southern Baptist. | ||
Examples | The fighter managed to thump his opponent | ||
Synonyms | poke, pound | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hit | ||